Lecturer in English Literature

• School of Communication and Arts – Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)

• Full-time (100%), fixed term position through till December 2026

• Academic level B: $114,824 - $136, % Superannuation

• Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane

The School of Communication and Arts seeks to appoint a teaching focused Lecturer to grow their teaching impact through leadership in course coordination aligned with UQ values. The successful candidate will engage in internal and external collaborations that influence teaching practices, policies, and/or knowledge.

Key responsibilities will include:  

• Teaching: Develop and deliver courses, engage in curriculum design, coordinate courses, assess students, provide academic counseling, and adhere to university teaching rules. 

• Citizenship and Service: Develop partnerships, demonstrate leadership through mentoring, engage in internal service roles and committees, perform administrative functions, provide support to colleagues, and uphold university values. 

This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.  

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.  

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers. 

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development. 

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad:  from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.  

Applicants should possess a PhD or equivalent in English Literature or a closely related field and have expertise in contemporary fiction, postmodern literature and literary theory, and the capacity to contribute to courses in gender and textuality.

Additionally, you will demonstrate:

• Evidence of high-quality university teaching across a variety of settings, including small and large groups with course coordination responsibilities.

• An emerging profile of teaching impact.

• Participation in curriculum development at the program and/or course level

• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, education check.

Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia's Sunshine State here.  

To discuss this role, please contact Associate Professor Ted Nannicelli at    

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: 

• Resume 

• Cover letter  addressing the 'About You' section 

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact  

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.  

Applications close Monday 10/11/25 at 11.00pm AEST (R

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